Location: Cedar Lake, Indiana, USA (The Closest Lake south of Chicago, IL and Merrillville, IN)
Accommodations: Luxury Log Cabin, 5 Bedrooms + Loft, 3 Baths (Sleeps 12-14)
Weekly or daily rental (2 day min). Quiet getaway with great shopping & restaraunts just 15 min. away. Historic Cedar Lake is only 25 miles SE of Chicago. This recently built Log Home is anything but ordinary. Rustic style with fully equipped gourmet kitchen, marble floors & granite counters make you feel like you are right at home. 600 sq ft of decks make watching the boats go by or enjoying nature truly amazing. Linens, towels & washer/dryer are in the home so just bring food & drinks & you're set! In the fall there are nearby pumpkin patches, antique shops, mall shopping & great places to eat. Winter months are especially enjoyable with 2 stone fireplaces & a 2 person jacuzzi tub in the master suite. Snow mobiling, cross country skiing & ice fishing are a few things to do in your own yard. We also have bean bags toss & fishing poles for you to use on your stay. (LogHomeontheLakecom) or call Bill@ 219-613-7527. 2 bedroom 1 bath rental or a 3 bedroom 2 bath rental also avail.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Central Air
- Washer: Located in Master bedroom closet
- Dryer: Located in Master bedroom closet
- Linens Provided: Sheets provided, extra pillows, Towels provided. beach towels provided
- Off Street Parking: Driveway can park up to 6 autos. Let us know if you are planning to have more so we can give you parking instructions.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Let us know what you have, so that we can give instuctions of appropiate parking area.
- Gas Fireplace (2) : Two "Instant On" Gas operated fireplaces. All you need to do is turn the switch and get cozy in front of the fire!
- Beds
- Queen Bed (4) : Four bedrooms have one queen bed in each for a total of four queen beds. Bedroom #5 has a total of 3 single beds (see bunk and twin detail to follow)
- Twin/Single Bed (4) : We have two single twin beds and two twins as part of a bunk bed for a total of 4 twin(single) beds in one room.
- Bunk Bed: We have two single twin beds and two twins as part of a bunk bed for a total of 4 twin(single) beds in one room.
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) (2) : Sorry we do not have cable or satellite. We do have a large attenae which receives a multitude of digital channels with fantastic reception. We do have a video library which includes a variety of drama, comedy, action, and childrens DVD and VCR.
- DVD (2)
- VCR (2)
- Video Library (2) : We do have a video library which includes a variety of drama, comedy, action, and childrens DVD and VCR. Their is a video store in town for a selecton of new releases.
- CD Player
- Jetted Tub in Bath: A five foot corner tub with jets located in the main floor master bedroom. surrounded by marble. A great place for a little romance!
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: You'll fall in love with this kitchen! Huge new kitchen features granite counters, cherry cabinets, dishwasher and backlighting. Fully stocked with cookware pots, pans, dishes for 16 or more. We even have wine glasses, martini glasses, and frozen beermugs ready for you! there is a second smaller but fully stocked kiten upstairs. There are two of almost everything. 2 refrigerators, 2 ovens, 2 sinks, two coffee makers.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: We have averything you need. If you don't find it in the main kitche, check the one upstairs (kitchen #2 is cute and smaller but also fully stocked.
- Refrigerator (2) : 2nd refrigerator in 2nd kitchen upstairs.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill (2) : We have a carcoal grill. Please bring your own carcoal. Please keep the grill off the decks.
- Deck/Patio (2) : 2 DECKS! Main floor deck is 30' x 10' has two tables and can seat 12 comfortably. We do have additional folding chairs. Upper deck (balcony) is 8' x 30'. Set with a table for 4 plus additional chairs.
- Balcony: Balcony deck is 30' x 8' which is accessed from the 2nd floor bedroom or family room. See deck discription.
- View/Location
- Beachfront: NO SAND on the land, but directly on the lake! We have a grassy beach with a concrete wall as you can see in the photos. The water level at the shore is 16" and is only 3' deep over 100' from shore, making it a very safe place to swim. We reccommend water shoes for swimming, it is a clay and sand bottom, however there are some small rocks. From the pier we have a ladder to make entering and exiting the water a breeze! The 130' pier is equiped with dock bumpers and cleats for tying off your boat or one that you can rent on the lake.
- Lakefront: NO SAND on the land, but directly on the lake! We have a grassy beach with a concrete wall as you can see in the photos. The water level at the shore is 16" and is only 3' deep over 100' from shore, making it a very safe place to swim. We reccommend water shoes for swimming, it is a clay and sand bottom, however there are some small rocks. From the pier we have a ladder to make entering and exiting the water a breeze! The 130' pier makes docking your boat a snap!
- Lake View
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Wireless high speed internet.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: NO PETS ALLOWED!!
- Kid Friendly: We have childrens videos, a small kiddy pool, bean bag game. The home is on a hill overlooking the lake. We have a stairway down the hill to make walking to the lakeshore simple. The interior of the home is very nice, we would like to keep it that way, please limit your children from abusing the property.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Must be at least 21 years of age and provide a drivers license copy of all guests. This is a residential area, no parties. ALL day and overnight guests must be registered!! Loud, late, behavior will not be tolerated! NO PARTIES.
- Smoking Not Allowed: Absolutely NO SMOKING on the inside of the home! You may smoke outside, but please do not litter the gounds with cigarette butts.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- BASS PRO SHOP approximately 20 miles away! CABELA'S (opening Oct. 19th) aproximately 20 miles away!
Rate Details (In As Dollars)
Spring Rates: $1,800/week. $500/night
(2 night mininum includes late checkout) additional nights only $400
* $2,895/week Whole 5 bed 3 bath home. SUMMER Sunday to Sunday
NO PETS. NO SMOKING. NO LARGE PARTIES. STRICTLY ENFORCED.
7% sales tax, $125 cleaning fee
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- Looking up at the Home from the water's edge. - Cedar Lake Vacation Real Estate
- Luxury kitchen w/granite counters. Open to living, dining & lakeveiw! - Cedar Lake Vacation Real Estate
- Open concept dining room seats 10 at table plus 4 stools. - Cedar Lake Vacation Real Estate
- Log Home on the Lake . Private Lakefront Home... Both decks veiw the Lake
- Veiw of 75' Lakeshore frontage & 130 foot pier on the property
- Both master suites have views of the lake & the main bed bath w/jetted tub
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #144857
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